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Herpes simplex disciform keratitis (054.43)

ICD-9 code 054.43 for Herpes simplex disciform keratitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -VIRAL DISEASES ACCOMPANIED BY EXANTHEM (050-059).

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